MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Condensation to n/s/f headlamp
Corrosion to n/s/r lower wheel arch
Corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer wheel arch
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Upper Drop link bush perishing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension bush perishing
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corrosion
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Condensation to n/s/f headlamp
Corrosion to n/s/r lower wheel arch
Corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer wheel arch
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Upper Drop link bush perishing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension bush perishing
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corrosion
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUSTY
BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING
N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISCS WEAR GONE BLUE
N/S/F TOP DROP LINK BUSH SPLIT
O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SPLIT
REAR EXHAUST BUSH SPLIT
RUST NOTED TO N/S/R LOWER WHEEL ARCH
RUST NOTED TO O/S/R OUTER/INNER WHEEL ARCH
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUSTY
BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING
BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISCS WEAR GONE BLUE
N/S/F TOP DROP LINK BUSH SPLIT
O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SPLIT
REAR EXHAUST BUSH SPLIT
RUST NOTED TO N/S/R LOWER WHEEL ARCH
RUST NOTED TO O/S/R OUTER/INNER WHEEL ARCH
Both rear coil spring rusty
Rear exhaust bracket rubber perishing.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both rear wheel arches rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHING
KNOCK TO STEERING COLUMN (SIDE TO SIDE)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion
o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion
o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bad oil leak
both rear tyres out of shape
corrosion to both rear radius arms
o/s/f washer not working (no fluid)
play to n/s/f steering rack
water to o/s/f headlamp unit
worn tyre (inner edge) o/s/f
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
BAD OIL LEAK
BAD OIL LEAK
BINDING TO REAR BRAKES
BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING
CORROSION TO NEARSIDE SILL
CORROSION TO OFFSIDE SILL
MOVEMENT TO NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT
OFFSIDE WASHER JET LITTLE FLULID TO SCREEN
ROUGHNESS TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G120 ALW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G120 ALW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G120 ALW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1990.
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